Lloyd Marshall

Lloyd Marshall (June 4, 1914 – August 4, 1997) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1936 to 1951. Marshall was a member of the Black Murderers’ Row, a designation for a group of highly skilled African-American boxers active primarily during the 1940s who were often avoided by leading champions of the era. Owing in part to this circumstance, Marshall was never afforded an opportunity to fight for a world championship.

Hall of Fame boxer Archie Moore cited Lloyd Marshall as one of the two hardest punchers he ever fought, a notable assessment given Moore’s bouts with many of the hardest punchers in boxing history. Also known for his heart and ring intelligence, Marshall recorded victories over elite opposition, including Ezzard Charles — widely regarded as one of the greatest pound-for-pound boxers in history — as well as Charley Burley, Lou Brouillard, Jake LaMotta, and Joey Maxim.

In June 2010, Marshall was posthumously inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Pro career Marshall began his boxing career at the age of 17 and became a pro in 1936. In 1943, Marshall fought for the "Duration" Light Heavyweight Title against Jimmy Bivins. During the bout, Bivins was knocked down in the 7th for a 2-count, and then Marshall was down for nine in the 9th, and at the bell in the 12th. Marshall was then counted out in the 13th to lose the bout. In 1944, he captured the Vacant "Duration" World Light Heavyweight Title with a victory over Nate Bolden. Due to the fact that he fought at his peak during World War II, Marshall never fought for an officially recognized world title. He retired at age 37 in 1951 after KO losses to Bobo Olson and then Harry Matthews.

He fought 4 fights against other black murder's row fighters: all within the 2-year period of September 1942- September 1944.

Honors

Denotes Hall of Famer

Marshall was inducted to World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1996. He was posthumously inducted to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in June 2010.

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